Statistically, the winter months are the least popular time of year to get married, but winter weddings are seriously underrated in reality. A sense of enchantment and magic fills the entire season (especially when it snows), and the celebratory spirit around the holidays can bring an additional sense of togetherness to your big day. Choosing the correct winter wedding colours will be an important part of your planning process if you’re getting married between November and March. We’ve hand-picked some of our favourite winter wedding colour palettes to get you started, whether you’re envisioning a holiday-themed wedding or looking for alternative decor inspiration.
What are good winter wedding colours?
Some of the most popular winter wedding colours are seasonal colours, such as red, burgundy, emerald green, and navy blue, and for good reason. Whether you select one of these colours or use a combination of several, your winter wedding decor will add richness and glamour to the darker jewel tones. For a winter wedding, metallic gold and silver are also extremely suitable, as they add an element of shimmer that is both festive and romantic.
There are obvious ways to decorate a winter wedding, such as a theme for a Christmas wedding or a decor inspired by a winter wonderland. Old Hollywood glam, classic black tie, or even a rustic woodland theme, will all work for winter events, just to name a few, but if seasonal decorations aren’t exactly what you had in mind, there are plenty of other options. Start by thinking about which colours you like if you’re having trouble choosing a winter wedding theme. Consider a Gatsby-themed wedding if you’re gravitating towards a metallic colour palette. Go all out with a sultry, romantic theme complete with twinkling candles and string lights for pinks, reds, or purples.
Navy Blue and Emerald
For both traditional and rustic wedding themes, this wintry duo works. An easy way for it to be incorporated? Plaid and flannel textiles, like these cosy throw blankets, are pictured above as wedding favours.
Gray and white
A white and grey colour palette, perfect for a modern minimalist vibe, will give a streamlined, ultra-chic aesthetic to your wedding day. To give this colour palette some dimension and depth, use a variety of textures in your wedding stationery and decor, such as raw silk, velvet, vellum, or faux fur.
Pink berries
One of the best winter wedding colour combinations is an assortment of berry-inspired colours (fuchsia, plum, raspberry) if you are getting married on the cusp of changing seasons, i.e. Early fall or late spring. At the same time, this rich palette is fun and romantic and it works for a range of wedding venues.
White, black, and gold
What might have been more timeless? This combo of colours can be whatever you want it to be, whether your style is classic, modern, or edgy, depending on how you style it. In order to soften the overall vibe, add pale mauve or lavender as a fourth accent colour.
Holographics Soft
One of the next big decor trends is on track to be holographic colours. For a whimsical, celestial effect, pair pastel hues such as blush, lilac, and butter yellow with iridescent accents.
Black and plum
One of the most popular winter wedding colours is Burgundy, but if you’re looking for something that’s a bit more unexpected, plum purple is an extremely stylish alternative. On the big day, rocking a tuxedo? To nail a fashion-forward look, try a plum-hued jacket with black lapels.
Light Blue and Silver
Silver and light blue are an excellent duo for an airy, winter wonderland vibe. They’ll bring your wedding decor with a classic-meets-contemporary feel.
Orange Charcoal and Apricot
We love this palette of colours that is somehow elegant and cosy at the same time. Dark black and charcoal grey details round out the barely-there apricot orange hue.
Pink and Red
For a Valentine’s Day wedding, how sweet would these colours be? For a Cupid-approved big day, use various shades of red and pink.
All the white ones
An all-white wedding or maybe a snow-covered landscape is reminiscent of chilly winter temps. Either way, modern, clean, uncomplicated and surprisingly luxurious is this monochromatic palette. Don’t confuse that with being boring, however! You can concentrate on incorporating lots of different textures by using only white tones for your winter wedding colours, so that the colours do not fall flat. To add dimension, blend various fabrics, plants, and greenery.
About Metallics
Metallic wedding colours can instantly elevate your decor when used as accents. But you will create an ultra-festive setting with a palette comprised entirely of metallics. For a New Year’s Eve wedding, combine metallic gold and silver with dramatic black.
With maroon and brass
If you love antiques, try a maroon and brass colour palette if you have a vintage wedding theme. With lots of mercury glass vessels, mirrors, candles, and upholstered seating, we envision this luxury colour combo.
Purple, green and grey
Looking for non-traditional colours for winter weddings? We think this stylish trio will love you. Earthy and a little bohemian are a colour palette of purple, grey, and green, especially when you incorporate fresh berries, pampas grass and greenery, and handmade paper.
Jade and mauve
This sweet wedding colour palette is a winterized version of the popular combination of blush and eucalyptus that comes in spring and summer everywhere. These colours feel less springtime evening and more winter romance by using slightly darker tones-mauve instead of blush and jade green instead of eucalyptus. For warmth and shimmer, add hints of rose gold.
Red and White
Name a more iconic winter wedding duo, and we’ll be waiting. Red and white are, and for good reason, perhaps the most classic winter wedding colours of all time. They’re synonymous with the holiday season and your wedding decor will instantly bring a sense of winter cheer.
Keeping the actual holiday decor to a minimum (save the reindeer, snowflakes, and Santa figurines for another day!) is the trick of using these colours in a tasteful way. The colours alone will be sufficient to give all the Christmas-y vibes to your wedding. For this type of palette, plaids, fresh evergreens, and metallic accents are all excellent pieces of decor.
Green, Gold, and White
Dress your venue in green, white, and gold colours for a wedding that’s glimmering and glowing. One of the most timeless options for your big day is this effortless winter wedding colour palette.
Olive and Moss Green
We love the muted colours of winter weddings. Without being over-the-top seasonal, moss and olive green fit into a wintry aesthetic. If you are going for an Old World wedding theme, these colours are also ideal, since they pair beautifully with candle decor, antiques, and pieces of dark wood.
Dark lilac and pewter
Dark purple and pewter will bring to a glamorous event the wow factor. Purple is a naturally regal colour, and when you pair it with shimmering silver tones and sequins, it becomes even more opulent.
Cream, copper, and grey
Whether you’re hosting an upscale ballroom event or a rustic barn wedding, this almost-neutral palette works for a range of wedding styles.
Blush, Ivory, and Green
This is similar to, but not quite as stark, an all-white palette. Pair blush and various shades of green with white and ivory tones to achieve an aesthetic that is soft and romantic.
Red and brown in colour
For a rustic winter wedding, a Christmas-themed wedding, or a romantic Valentine’s Day fête, red and brown are the go-to colour combination. To keep your palette from feeling too dark, add hints of white or cream when using these colours.
Blue dusty and green sage
Traditionally, pastel blues and greens are associated with spring wedding colour palettes, but they instantly feel winter-appropriate when you pair them with darker colours, such as navy blue and rust.
Colors of moody
Feeling a bit bold and edgy? The answer is the moody wedding colours. Dark colours like burgundy, plum-purple and black will bring a sense of mystery and drama to your big day. The end result is hauntingly lovely-and a little bit gothic!
Caramel and Blush
Serve up all the cosy hygge vibes with a blush and caramel colour palette at your wedding. This warm brown hue can be integrated into your big day in a few ways: wood plate chargers, dyed silk bouquet ribbons, a faux fur wrap, upholstered rental furniture, and a drip cake.
White and Navy
Put a twist on the black and white classic combo by opting instead for navy blue and white. If you are hosting a black tie or formal event, these sophisticated winter wedding colours are a stylish choice.
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